Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is the hybrid powertrain, and we have no doubt that some form of electrification will happen. The more interesting part would be the optional powertrain. Of course, the new model will come with a new transmission, and an 8-speed gearbox sounds quite likely to use, though a 10-speed unit wouldn’t be a surprise either. Of course, the engine would be tuned to around 300 horsepower for this occasion, in our humble opinion. Instead, we might see a little bit more modern 3.5-liter V6, which currently powers Tacoma. The current 4.0-liter V6 definitely won’t carry on, due to its quite thirsty character. This is a tricky part of the 2023 Toyota 4Runner. The same thing goes for the cargo volume, so be sure that there will be many more practical options in the offer for family-oriented drivers. Simply, this is primarily a BoF SUV, and then a family hauler. The new model will also come with three rows of seats, but the third row won’t be particularly comfortable. Therefore, significant improvement in terms of interior space shouldn’t happen either. The new one should feature much higher quality, while we also count on loads of new tech goodies.Īs we already mentioned, we don’t expect significant changes in terms of dimension. The dashboard aesthetics aren’t particularly modern, while most surfaces feature hard plastics. The reason is pretty simple, as the current model looks quite outdated from the inside. Unlike the exterior, which is expected to come with evolutionary design, changes on the inside will be far more significant. Once again, we count on significant changes. Of course, a slight enlargement would be highly beneficial in terms of interior space, but we presume that the company will tend not to negatively impact the vehicles off-road performances. The current model measures around 110 inches in wheelbase and a little bit less than 190 inches in the overall length. When it comes to dimensions, we don’t expect significant changes either. On the other side, the overall shape will certainly remain the same. We count on a pretty conservative approach, though some details might be borrowed from the crossover lineup, from models like Highlander and RAV4. Of course, this redesign will bring a completely new styling and we presume that the company won’t experiment too much with the new model. However, the current model still looks pretty attractive, with the look that perfectly follows its rugged nature.
The current generation was updated once, but that update wasn’t particularly big. When it comes to the exterior design, the first thing that comes to mind is styling. Of curse, you may count on a choice between RWD and 4×4 layouts, with loads of off-road aids. Furthermore, we count on better driving characteristics, a higher level of comfort and many more. In the case of 2023 Toyota 4Runner, this means a lot of new things, starting from significant weight savings. The new architecture will be modular, so it will underprint the entire lineup of Toyota’s BoF models. We are about to see a genuine body-on-frame layout, based on the company’s new TNGA platform, which will debut with the new Tundra. There is no doubt that the upcoming redesign will bring a lot of novelties but a great thing to know is that the 2023 Toyota 4Runner won’t go far away from its original nature. Models like Land Cruiser and 4Runner are next in the line and we have pretty big expectations. This perfectly fits Toyota’s schedule, as the company is currently pretty busy with the new Tundra. This means that the next generation will hit the market sometime late in 2022.